Reebok International (NYSE:RBK) has named Paul Harrington as President and CEO of the Reebok brand, effective immediately. Harrington, 44, reports directly to Paul Fireman, Chairman and CEO of Reebok International Ltd. Fireman had been serving as acting president of the Reebok brand since November, 2004.

Harrington had previously served as the company's Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Chief Supply Chain Officer, responsible for all regional sales and marketing functions as well as the global supply chain organization.

In Harrington's new role, he is responsible for the Reebok brand's business worldwide. The leaders of all of the brand's global functions, including product and marketing, as well as the brand's regional heads now report directly to him.

"Over the years, I have watched Paul evolve into a strong leader,"said Fireman. "I am confident that his international expertise, leadership skills, extensive industry experience and unwavering commitment to excellence make him the right choice for the role of president and CEO of the Reebok brand. Furthermore, few others can match Paul's level of personal and professional integrity and passion he has for both the brand and the industry as a whole."

"In light of the planned merger with adidas, it is important to note that Herbert Hainer is aligned with my decision," continued Fireman. "We are both confident that Paul is the right choice to provide decisive, effective and solid leadership for Reebok."

Harrington, an 11-year industry veteran, first joined Reebok in 1994. Since that time, he has held several executive level positions.

Harrington was charged with building Reebok's world class global supply chain organization, and in November of 2004, he assumed additional responsibility for the Reebok brand's Europe and Asia regions where he successfully stabilized the management team, increased profitability and returned the footwear business to growth in 2005. In August of 2005, he was asked to add the North American region to his role, consolidating all operating units worldwide under his leadership.

Harrington's impressive career also includes senior-level positions at both Levi Strauss and Ford Motor Company.

"Paul Fireman has built an incredible company that is well positioned for significant long-term growth," stated Harrington. "I am looking forward to working with my talented and experienced senior management team to position Reebok as the preeminent brand in the entire athletic footwear and apparel industry," concluded Harrington.

Reebok International Ltd. (NYSE: RBK), headquartered in Canton, MA, is a leading worldwide designer, marketer and distributor of sports, fitness and casual footwear, apparel and equipment under the Reebok, Rockport, CCM, Jofa, Koho and Greg Norman brands. Sales for2004 totaled approximately $3.8 billion. Reebok can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.reebok.com.

锐步国际有限公司（纽约证券交易所：RBK）任命Paul Harrington为锐步品牌的总裁兼首席执行官，任命从即时生效。Harrington，现年44岁，直接对锐步国际有限公司董事会主席兼首席执行官Paul Fireman负责。Fireman从2004年11月起担任锐步品牌的代总裁。

Harrington曾担任公司全球运营部的资深副总裁和供应链主要负责人，负责所有地区的销售和市场业务以及全球供应链组织。

Harrington新的角色是负责锐步品牌的全球业务。该品牌包括生产和营销在内的全球业务的所有负责人，以及该品牌的地区总经理现在直接对他负责。

Fireman说：“经过这么多年，我看着Paul成长为一个坚定的领导者。我相信，凭借他国际化的专长、领导艺术、丰富的行业经验和对卓越的执著追求，由他出任锐步品牌的总裁兼首席执行官是正确的选择。而且，总体来说Paul个人和专业的完美结合以及他所具有的对品牌和行业的热情几乎无人能与之媲美。”

Fireman继续说到：“考虑到对ADIDAS的兼并计划， Herbert Hainer与我的决定保持一致，这点非常重要。我们都相信选择Paul是正确的，他会成为锐步具有决定性的、有效的和坚实的领导者。

具备11年行业经验的Harrington1994年加入锐步。从那个时候开始，他担任过多个级别的职务。

Harrington曾经负责建立锐步的世界一流水平的全球供应链组织，2004年11月他又承担了额外的职责，在锐步品牌的欧洲和亚洲地区成功的建立了管理团队，提升了收益率，并且使鞋类业务在2005年重新实现了增长。2005年8月，他还受邀负责南美地区的业务，全世界的所有经营机构业务在他的领导下得到加强。

Harrington令人印象深刻的职业生涯也包括在Levi Strauss和Ford Motor两个公司担任高级职务。

Harrington讲到：“Paul Fireman建立了惊人的公司，那里适合有意义的长期成长。” Harrington总结说：“我希望和我的具有才能和经验的资深管理团队一道努力使锐步在整个运动鞋和服装行业成为卓越的品牌。

总部设在马萨诸塞州坎顿的锐步国际有限公司（纽约证券交易所：RBK）是全球领先的运动鞋、舒适鞋和便鞋，以及服装和设备的设计者、营销商和分销商，旗下有锐步、Rockport、CCM、Jofa、Koho和Greg Norman品牌。2004年销售额总计约38亿美元。访问锐步，请登录网站 www.reebok.com 。

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